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A History of Violence (New Line Platinum Series) [DVD]

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Genre Suspense, Action & Adventure
Format Widescreen, NTSC
Contributor Viggo Mortensen, William Hurt, Roger E. Kass, Peter MacNeill, Josh Braun, J.C. Spink, Sumela Kay, Chris Bender, Josh Olson, Kent Alterman, Vince Locke, John Wagner, David Cronenberg, Toby Emmerich, Maria Bello, Ashton Holmes, Ed Harris, Stephen McHattie, Justis Greene, Cale Boyter See more
Language English
Number Of Discs 1
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History of Violence, A (DVD) (WS)

In this stylized thriller from director David Cronenberg, Viggo Mortensen stars as Tom McKenna, a well-respected man who leads a quiet, charmed life with his loving wife and family in a small town. But when he kills a robber in self-defense at the diner he runs, Tom is lauded by the national media as a vigilante hero. Unfortunately, the media spotlight also brings him to the attention of some sleazy criminals who recognize Tom as a former associate gone underground. Now, to protect his family from certain peril, Tom must return to his secret past and confront A History of Violence. Also starring Maria Bello, Ed Harris and William Hurt.

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On the surface, David Cronenberg may seem an unlikely candidate to direct A History of Violence, but dig deeper and you'll see that he's the right man for the job. As an intellectual seeker of meaning and an avowed believer in Darwinian survival of the fittest, Cronenberg knows that the story of mild-mannered small-town diner proprietor Tom Stall (Viggo Mortensen) is in fact a multilayered examination of inbred human behavior, beginning when Tom's skillful killing of two would-be robbers draws unwanted attention to his idyllic family life in rural Indiana. He's got a loving wife (Maria Bello) and young daughter (Heidi Hayes) who are about to learn things about Tom they hadn't suspected, and a teenage son (Ashton Holmes) who has inherited his father's most prominent survival trait, manifesting itself in ways he never expected. By the time Tom has come into contact with a scarred villain (Ed Harris) and connections that lead him to a half-crazy kingpin (William Hurt, in a spectacular cameo), Cronenberg has plumbed the dark depths of human nature so skillfully that A History of Violence stands well above the graphic novel that inspired it (indeed, Cronenberg was unaware of the source material behind Josh Olson's chilling adaptation). With hard-hitting violence that's as sudden as it is graphically authentic, this is A History of Violence that's worthy of serious study and widespread acclaim. --Jeff Shannon

On the DVD
On a single disc and with little fanfare, this DVD makes an excellent case for the best extras of the year. Dive into the one-hour-long documentary and learn more about moviemaking than on many a double-disc. The secret lies in director David Cronenberg's (and his usual crew) folksy casualness in showing off the craft, be it makeup (green screens were used), directing (Cronenberg doesn't storyboard), or art direction (the diner set). It also is very funny to hear about "fish Fridays" and how Maria Bello's Uncle Pete became an influence. Even the infamous sex-on-the-staircase scene is diagnosed with candor as stars Viggo Mortensen and Bello act as if there is no backstage camera. There's only one deleted scene, but it's uncommonly deconstructed on why it was filmed and why it was cut (it's a very Cronenbergian dream sequence). A short bit on Cannes is also a delight. So much is here that Cronenberg's smart commentary track is nearly superfluous. Isn't that a nice surprise?
--Doug Thomas

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  • Aspect Ratio ‏ : ‎ 1.85:1
  • Is Discontinued By Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ No
  • MPAA rating ‏ : ‎ R (Restricted)
  • Product Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7.5 x 5.5 x 0.5 inches; 1.6 ounces
  • Item model number ‏ : ‎ 22980842
  • Director ‏ : ‎ David Cronenberg
  • Media Format ‏ : ‎ Widescreen, NTSC
  • Run time ‏ : ‎ 1 hour and 38 minutes
  • Release date ‏ : ‎ March 14, 2006
  • Actors ‏ : ‎ Viggo Mortensen, Maria Bello, William Hurt, Ed Harris, Ashton Holmes
  • Subtitles: ‏ : ‎ English, Spanish
  • Producers ‏ : ‎ Toby Emmerich, Chris Bender, Justis Greene, J.C. Spink, Kent Alterman
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English (Dolby Digital 2.0 Surround), English (Dolby Digital 5.1), Unqualified
  • Studio ‏ : ‎ Studio Distribution Services
  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B000CQLZ0Q
  • Writers ‏ : ‎ Josh Olson
  • Number of discs ‏ : ‎ 1
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 5,691 ratings

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